Archiv Publikationen: English 2005

In addition to contributing to the promotion of a society in which basic rights are respected and guaranteed, human rights defenders play an essential role in the strengthening of democracy, the rule of law, and the judicial system. As a result of this work, they are an irritant and pose a challenge to the political … weiterlesen

The English-language version of this report was made after the original launch of the Portuguese-language version; thus, we have included herein a few updates in Chapters 3 and 4, in order to accurately reflect last-minute developments and present the facts as fully and precisely as possible. HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE AMAZON: CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE … weiterlesen

Prologue A number of recent developments have brought attention back on subjects regarding global production and dependent development. The impact of liberalisation on the industrial development of peripheral economies has increasingly been a controversial issue in bilateral and multilateral free trade negotiations. And more frequently than in former years, governments from Latin America, Africa and … weiterlesen